Baeksum Maritime Observatory (백섬해상전문대)

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Baeksom Ocean View Platform is a stunning coastal attraction located in Goseong County, Gangwon-do, South Korea. This unique structure offers visitors a chance to walk over the East Sea and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline.

A Bridge to the Sea

The platform is a 137-meter-long walkway that connects the mainland to Baeksom Island (also known as Baekamdo). It stands between 4 and 25 meters above the sea, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view of the ocean. A portion of the platform is constructed with transparent glass, allowing visitors to look directly down into the crystal-clear waters below.

Breathtaking Scenery

From the platform, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the East Sea, including the nearby Haegumgang (Sea Golden Cliff) and Geumgudo Island. The platform also offers stunning views of the coastal towns and villages, such as Gejin Harbor and Gejin 11-ri Beach.

Things to Do

Enjoy the View: Take a leisurely stroll along the platform and admire the breathtaking scenery.
Look for Marine Life: Watch for marine life, such as fish and seabirds, in the clear waters below.
Capture Photos: Take memorable photos of the stunning coastal landscape.
Visit Nearby Attractions: Explore other attractions in the Goseong area, such as historical sites and beaches.

Why Visit?

Unique Experience: Walk on a platform over the East Sea and enjoy the sensation of being surrounded by water.
Breathtaking Scenery: Admire the stunning natural beauty of the East Coast.
Photo Opportunities: Capture unforgettable photos of the coastline.

The Baeksom Ocean View Platform is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Goseong. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or simply looking for a unique experience, this platform offers something for everyone.

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Kevin De Bruyne

10:08 06 Oct 24

Visited on August 14, 2024.There is a rocky island called Baekseom outside Geojin Port, and a sea bridge has been built right next to Baekseom. Of course, there is no entrance fee, and several cars can be parked on the road in front of the observatory entrance.Even though it is an observatory, it is just an open view of the East Sea, the surrounding coast, and Geojin Port, so there is no special view, but there are pine trees growing here and there even among the rocks of Baekseom Island, so I thought it had great vitality.I went on a summer night, and it was cool, and the sunset was still there, so I watched it until the end.

Hobum Kang

07:53 01 Oct 24

이유유

07:44 30 Sep 24

장아르페지오 (아르페지오)

07:37 30 Sep 24

The view of the sea is nice, and the floor is made of transparent glass, so it's a little scary, but it's worth a visit.

SY KANG

01:53 09 Sep 24

방앤지

08:11 16 Aug 24

It was the most memorable place during my trip to Goseong, Gangwon-do.It was almost 1pm, so I parked on the side of the road, but if you go too far in, it's hard to get out.As I walked, I saw jellyfish in the sea.When you go to the observatory, there are a lot of people snorkeling in the sea. The sea water is really clean and I feel like jumping in with my child if I have the time and equipment.When I went up to the observatory, I felt even better because of the even more beautiful scenery.It's nice to go up to the observatory for a while and see the scenery, but I think you should come here for the observatory + snorkeling.#Gangwon-do Goseong Observatory #Baekseom Marine Observatory #Goseong Snorkeling Recommendation #Good for taking pictures of Goseong #Parking is bad

Chef on travel

07:21 16 Aug 24

You can walk around the Baekseom Marine Observatory and even snorkel. However, you should be careful because you can see a lot of jellyfish.Visit Korea:It was developed from March 2019 to October 2020 as part of the Geojin Port Fishing Village Tourism Experience Village development project, and was opened to tourists on October 30, 2020. It has a total length of 137m and a height of 4~25m, and connects the coastal road with Baekseom Island (Baekam Island), allowing you to view Haegeumgang and Geumgudo Island to the north while walking on the beautiful East Sea, and Geojin Port and Geojin 11-ri Beach to the south. It is spectacular. Part of the 25m high observatory has a transparent tempered glass floor. It is a marine deck that connects Baekseom Island (Baekam Island) located behind Geojin and the coastal road, and is 137m long, 2.5m wide, and 4~25m high. If you climb up to the marine observatory, you can see the beautiful scenery of the East Sea, Haegeumgang River, Geumgu Island, and Geojin Port.

Yoonseok Oh

09:44 06 May 24

The sea itself.Although it is a rugged local observatory, it is a place where you can hear the sound of waves crashing endlessly.Parking is available on the nearby road (see photo), but there are no auxiliary facilities such as restrooms.There are stairs to go down to the short stone beach.

hyun jo park

09:52 03 Mar 24

It is about a 10-minute walk from Geojin Port.Observation deck connected to the coastal deck roadI went to Geojin PortIf you have enough timeA place worth visitingObservatory connected to the coastal deck roadIt is an unusual structure with two floors.There is tempered glass on the bottomI can see the sea belowThe rocky island right in front of the observatory is impressive.Compared to the observatory in Uljin or Pohang,There are some disappointing partsIt's a place you can visit for free.A great place for a quick visit

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